Little Rock to Mattoon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391.9 miles 630.7 km · straight line
470.3 miles estimated 756.8 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Mattoon?

The distance from Little Rock to Mattoon is 391.9 miles (630.7 km) as the crow flies. Mattoon is located NNE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 470.3 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Mattoon in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Little Rock and Mattoon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Little Rock to Mattoon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $56–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Mattoon

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Mattoon
39.48°N, 88.37°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients